CesiumAstro

Communication Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II

CesiumAstro • $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
  • 2-5 years of experience in communications systems engineering or related field (or 0-3 years with a Master's).
  • Familiarity with systems modeling, link analysis, and performance evaluation tools.
  • Working knowledge of digital communications and RF principles.
  • Experience with engineering documentation and requirements management processes.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and developing communications system architectures and interfaces.
  • Perform system modeling and integration activities for communications systems.
  • Review technical documentation supporting system implementation and requirements.
  • Contribute to a digital simulation ecosystem for architecture trade studies.
  • Identify automation opportunities for efficient modeling and simulation processes.
  • Conduct verification and testing of communication systems and troubleshoot issues.
  • Prepare technical reports and participate in design reviews and customer support.

Benefits

  • Company stock options
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans including contributions
Full Job Description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are looking to add a Communication Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation II to join our team. In this position, you will assist with the design, development, integration, and testing of communications systems supporting products and platforms. This role applies systems engineering principles to develop communications system solutions, improve system performance, and resolve routine communications systems challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

Working cross-functionally with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams, this role supports communications systems engineering efforts from concept development through integration, verification, and production.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the design and development of communications system architectures, interfaces, subsystems, and performance models.
  • Perform system modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, trade studies, simulation, and system integration activities.
  • Review system requirements, interface specifications, architecture documentation, analytical results, and technical documentation supporting system implementation.
  • Leverage and contribute to a digital modelling and simulation ecosystem of tools to model communication system architecture in the support of architetcure trade studies, new business efforts, and requirement development
  • Identify workflow automation opportunities to establish streamlined, repeatable modeling and simulation processes and enable efficient reuse of established modeling and simulation techniques
  • Perform verification, validation, testing, simulation, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Analyze simulation results, system performance data, test results, and engineering observations to identify trends and recommend solutions.
  • Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, system improvements, defect resolution, and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, RF, electrical, mechanical, integration and test, quality, and program teams throughout product development.
  • Prepare technical documentation, interface control documentation, verification reports, engineering reports, and engineering change documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews, technical investigations, customer support activities, system integration, and verification activities.
  • Review communications systems engineering methods, modeling practices, requirements management processes, and development activities to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Apply engineering standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and systems engineering best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen system performance, requirements quality, modeling accuracy, and engineering effectiveness.


JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field with 2-5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 0-3 years of related experience in communications systems engineering, system architecture, RF systems, systems integration, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Working knowledge of communications systems, systems engineering principles, system architecture, requirements development, and interface management.
  • Experience with systems modeling, link analysis, performance evaluation, simulation tools, and engineering analysis methods.
  • Understanding of digital communications, RF fundamentals, networking concepts, signal processing, interface development, and system integration.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes, verification methodologies, engineering documentation, technical standards, and requirements management.
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation, product development, configuration management, and multidisciplinary engineering collaboration.
  • Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Engineering analysis and modeling tools, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, STK, Python, or equivalent applications.
  • Engineering documentation, requirements management, and collaboration tools, e.g. DOORS, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent applications.


CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

About CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro is a technology company that provides advanced communications systems for satellite and space-based applications. The company's systems use advanced software-defined radio technology to provide high-bandwidth, low-latency communications for a variety of applications, including remote sensing, earth observation, and satellite communications. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to be highly modular and scalable, allowing them to be easily integrated into a wide range of satellite and space-based platforms. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Learn more about CesiumAstro
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+80%
Revenue
$5 million

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